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Lao Market Demolished to Restore Sidewalks in Khlong Toei

In the early hours of December 2, 2024, Bangkok...

Bangkok Residents on Alert Amid Rabies Outbreak in Prawet

Bangkok, 29 November 2024 – Authorities have urged vigilance...

Breaking News: Steel Beam Collapse on Rama II Road Claims Five Lives

A tragic collapse at an elevated road construction site...

Bangkok Eyes Pahurat’s Transformation into ‘Little India’

The Bangkok City Council has announced plans to revitalize...
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Bangkok Introduces Discounted Garbage Collection Fees for Households Sorting Waste

Bangkok has introduced a new waste collection fee structure that rewards households for sorting their rubbish. The Bangkok Council approved the initiative, which will reduce fees for participants from...

Bangkok Opens First Solar-Powered Air-Conditioned Bus Stop

On October 28, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt inaugurated the city’s first solar-powered, air-conditioned bus stop in front of Seacon Bangkae shopping mall. Dubbed the Seacon Air Condition Solar Bus...

Purple Line Project Nears Breakthrough at Sriyan Station

The Bangkok Purple Line project has made significant progress, with tunnel drilling now reaching over 2 kilometers and close to breaking through Sriyan Station. Recently, the third drilling head...

Opposition Urges Public Transport Over Congestion Fees in Thailand

The People's Party (PP), the main opposition in Thailand, has raised concerns over the government's proposal to introduce congestion fees as a way to tackle urban traffic. The PP...

Monorail Implements Safety Upgrades After Wheel Detachment Incident

Authorities have identified multiple factors contributing to the recent wheel malfunction on Bangkok’s Yellow Line monorail, prompting a series of corrective actions. One key issue under investigation is heat...

Bangkok Backs Congestion Fee to Fund 20-Baht Train Fare

The Bangkok governor, Chadchart Sittipunt, expressed support for the Transport Ministry's plan to introduce a congestion fee for vehicles entering central Bangkok to help finance a proposed 20-baht flat...

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Six Dugongs Found Dead, Experts Mobilize to Address Crisis

KRABI/TRANG — Six adult dugongs have been discovered dead in the seas off Krabi and Trang provinces within the first four days of December,...

Canadian Tourist Dies After Fatal Fall at Pattaya Resort

PATTAYA — A Canadian tourist, aged 66, tragically lost his life after slipping on stairs and striking his head on a decorative statue at...

Rama II Bridge Collapse Response Advances

Bangkok, December 4, 2024 – The Department of Highways (DOH) has teamed up with the Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT) to address the recent...

TAT Highlights Efforts to Promote Sustainable Tourism Across Thailand

On December 3, 2024, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recognized ten local administrative organizations for their adherence to the Sustainable Tourism Management Standard...

Thailand Repatriates 961 Confiscated Animals to Madagascar

BANGKOK — Thailand has returned 961 confiscated wild animals to Madagascar, marking a significant step in global wildlife conservation efforts. The animals, including 16...